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Ms. Banote from El Cajon, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Health Is Wealth!

Help me give my students critical wellness items, such as water bottles, reusable masks, and Lysol wipes!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Banote's classroom raised $636

This project is fully funded

My Students

95.9% of my 3rd grade scholars live in areas of socioeconomic where they have less access to resources. The majority of them receive free/reduced breakfast and lunch. My kids have access to fewer resources than kids in more affluent areas. They overcome systemic challenges on a daily basis and are still determined to succeed. I also have many immigrant kiddos and refugee kiddos. Many of them are English Language Learners - talented bilinguals, and in some cases, trilinguals! My students are empathetic, eager to learn, and inspire me on a daily basis. They love to rescue every single bug they find. Moosetube and NTV are their favorite GoNoodle channels. And they love listening to read alouds.

My Project

My grandma's favorite saying is, "health is wealth". While we've always known this, COVID has made it even more important.

I need essential items for health and wellness for my 3rd graders!

Water bottles will help keep my kids hydrated on 97 degree days. The ones I chose are insulated so they can enjoy cold water. Water bottles also help minimize disruptions in our learning because kids don't need disposable cups. These were the cheapest insulated water bottles I could find. I requested rubber handles to make it easier for the kids to keep track of them.

I've also requested cloth masks! I'm hoping that giving every child a cloth mask will encourage them to take good care of it. I already have mask lanyards. I'm hoping the two combined will help reduce our consumption of disposable masks.

Lysol and gloves are for cleaning and blood-borne pathogen protection. The Kleenex tissues are there because our school brand ones are very rough and hurt noses.

I've also requested stressballs. I have a very wiggly class and I'm hoping this will help support them in their learning. These fidget tools are quiet, so they won't interrupt our learning.

Ms. Banote Johnson Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

El Cajon, CA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

25 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MEWAY 17oz Sport Water Bottle 8 pack Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Sport Water Bottle Leak-Proof Double Wall Cola Shape Water Bottle, Keep Drinks Hot & Cold (Black, 8 pack) • Amazon Business $58.40 3 $175.20
Kids Face Mask Washable Reusable cotton Adjustable Children Breathable Mask (10 PCS) • Amazon Business $25.99 3 $77.97
STKYGOOD Water Bottle Strap Soft Water Bottle Carrier 4 PCS unning Water Bottle Handheld -Silicone • Amazon Business $10.97 6 $65.82
10-Pack of Spiky Sensory Balls - Squeezy and Bouncy Fidget Toys / Sensory Toys - BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Lysol Disinfectant Handi-Pack Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, for Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 480 Count (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Kleenex Professional Facial Tissue for Business (21400), Flat Tissue Boxes, 36 Boxes / Case, 100 Tissues / Box • Amazon Business $34.23 1 $34.23
FifthPulse Pink Vinyl Disposable Gloves Small 50 Pack - Latex Free, Powder Free Medical Exam Gloves - Surgical, Home, Cleaning, and Food Gloves - 3 Mil Thickness • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96

Materials cost

$461.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $42.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$540.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.34

Total project goal

$635.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $635.58

3 Donors

-$211.86

Donations toward project cost

-$180.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.78

match offer

-$423.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$360.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.56

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